# Making Event Badges: Lessons from Hack The North

https://hackaday.com/2026/10/16/the-trials-and-tribulations-of-your-first-badge/

Creating event badges is simpler in theory than practice. Nicholas Ficara produced 1750 badges for Hack The North, facing issues like wrong footprints and power supply errors. Design reviews and thorough checks are essential to avoid costly mistakes.

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#badge #design #prototype #hackathon

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Created: 2026-10-24T12:48:07.348578+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-24T12:48:07.348578+00:00

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Original source: https://hackaday.com/2026/10/16/the-trials-and-tribulations-of-your-first-badge/